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Tali is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Tali
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
I am available for ONE visit a day Sunday-Thursday between 10:30am and 1:30pm. Fridays and Saturdays I have more flexibility! Please ensure my availability aligns with your needs 😸
I am quite literally *obsessed* with cats. I grew up with them, volunteered at cat shelters, fostered cats in college, and spent 12 amazing years with my bestest girl, Gilly, who passed in December 2024. Since then, I've fostered cats from various shelters until recently foster-failing with my fluffy boy named Baby Bear!
I love cat sitting because providing pet owners with relief that their babies are in loving hands is the best feeling in the world... Hey there, I'm Tali!
I am available for ONE visit a day Sunday-Thursday between 10:30am and 1:30pm. Fridays and Saturdays I have more flexibility! Please ensure my availability aligns with your needs 😸
I am quite literally *obsessed* with cats. I grew up with them, volunteered at cat shelters, fostered cats in college, and spent 12 amazing years with my bestest girl, Gilly, who passed in December 2024. Since then, I've fostered cats from various shelters until recently foster-failing with my fluffy boy named Baby Bear!
I love cat sitting because providing pet owners with relief that their babies are in loving hands is the best feeling in the world. I have had multiple experiences where a cat sitter fell short on their duties while watching my cat and it was incredibly stressful. I know how important it is to feel your baby is safe and I strive to go above and beyond to ensure they are being treated like the royalty they are!
A complimentary meet and greet is required before the booking begins to meet your kitty and learn about their care needs. Please have keys ready at this time! Please also provide up-to-date written instructions in the "care info" section specifying where to find food/supplies and any important notes I should know. I want to make sure the essentials are taken care of promptly so I can spend maximum time showering your kitty with love!
I am fully vaxxed and boosted, and I’m happy to wear a mask to our meet & greet. I will follow any additional precautions you would prefer me to take in your home.
I look forward to caring for your feline companions while you're away! ❤️
Learn More About Tali
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I started cat sitting professionally in 2023, but I’ve had cats my whole life! From timid shy cats to energetic and everything in between, I’ve cared for it all! I love all of their quirks 😻
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Firstly, I just love cats! I love getting to know each cat’s quirks and giving them the attention they deserve while their parents are away. I love providing relief to cat parents by updating them on all of the shenanigans their furbabies have been up to and providing tons of pictures so they can enjoy their time away without worrying!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My best friend Gilly lived to be 13 and passed in December 2024. In March 2025, I foster-failed with my first boy cat Baby Bear! He’s a medical marvel hehe
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Read their bios fully to get to know their strengths and qualifications! This will also likely tell you their availability to ensure it aligns with your needs and to respect the time of both you and the sitter!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I always meet at your home prior to the booking to learn more about your cat’s care needs and to exchange keys (please have them ready to go at this meeting!). I take notes and pictures (if you’re comfortable with that) and have a list of questions I run through to cover all the bases. Over the years, the list of questions has grown based on various unexpected situations! Hopefully after this meeting we both feel confident with me caring for your kitties!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I always make sure to follow their lead on what they are comfortable with. I want to work towards building a relationship where they trust me and don’t ever want to spook them. I am very patient!
Medication Experience:
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Tali is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Paige
August 26, 2025
We recently had Tali Cat sit for us for our two cats and she was absolutely incredible. From the start, her communication was outstanding, she kept us updated throughout her stay with detailed messages and plenty of pictures. This gave us so much peace of mind while we were away from our little but chonky kitties. We were monitoring a medical situation with one of our cats, and Tali Was extremely attentive and helpful, keeping us informed every step of the way. She was flexible, reliable, and clearly cares deeply about the animals she looks after. It was so comforting, knowing our cats were in such capable and loving hands. We came home to happy, well-cared for kitties, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We know how hard it is leaving pets at home with someone you barely know, but look no further. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of a trustworthy communicative and genuinely caring pet sitter. When we need another sitter in the future we will definitely be calling her!
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Erin
May 5, 2026
Tali is great - she took great care of my two cats while I took a long weekend vacation. she was great with both of my cats and even got my shy kitty to warm up to her. she provided tons of pictures and detailed updates which were much appreciated. highly recommend.
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Cristina
April 14, 2026
This was my first time hiring a professional pet sitter. I was anxious! Tali was sweet, an excellent communicator, obviously loved cats and sent me a bunch of pictures of my Layla. She also gave me a detailed summary of her entire visit. I was very much put at ease! I would absolutely hire Tali again and you should too :)
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Gene
November 12, 2025
Tali was on time and considerate of our kitty's need. She sent photo updates and thorough details daily. I really appreciated the communication, while being away from home. I would highly recommend Tali to all cat parents!
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Michael
November 25, 2023
Tali checking in on the cats got rid of all my anxiety during my trip. She communicated well, shared every last detail in her updates, and gave our cats some much needed attention and routine while we were gone! She even got some interaction from a couple of our shyer cats. I can’t thank her enough!
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Alyssa
June 27, 2023
Tali so sweet and dedicated — and I felt great about leaving for 4 days knowing she was looking out for my fuzzies. She was very communicative and sent lots of great photos after each visit! I would absolutely book her again.
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Drop in visits rates
Tali's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Tali's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with your sitter before you leave.
Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Paige
August 26, 2025
We recently had Tali Cat sit for us for our two cats and she was absolutely incredible. From the start, her communication was outstanding, she kept us updated throughout her stay with detailed messages and plenty of pictures. This gave us so much peace of mind while we were away from our little but chonky kitties. We were monitoring a medical situation with one of our cats, and Tali Was extremely attentive and helpful, keeping us informed every step of the way. She was flexible, reliable, and clearly cares deeply about the animals she looks after. It was so comforting, knowing our cats were in such capable and loving hands. We came home to happy, well-cared for kitties, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We know how hard it is leaving pets at home with someone you barely know, but look no further. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of a trustworthy communicative and genuinely caring pet sitter. When we need another sitter in the future we will definitely be calling her!
Erin
May 5, 2026
Tali is great - she took great care of my two cats while I took a long weekend vacation. she was great with both of my cats and even got my shy kitty to warm up to her. she provided tons of pictures and detailed updates which were much appreciated. highly recommend.
Cristina
April 14, 2026
This was my first time hiring a professional pet sitter. I was anxious! Tali was sweet, an excellent communicator, obviously loved cats and sent me a bunch of pictures of my Layla. She also gave me a detailed summary of her entire visit. I was very much put at ease! I would absolutely hire Tali again and you should too :)
Gene
November 12, 2025
Tali was on time and considerate of our kitty's need. She sent photo updates and thorough details daily. I really appreciated the communication, while being away from home. I would highly recommend Tali to all cat parents!
Michael
November 25, 2023
Tali checking in on the cats got rid of all my anxiety during my trip. She communicated well, shared every last detail in her updates, and gave our cats some much needed attention and routine while we were gone! She even got some interaction from a couple of our shyer cats. I can’t thank her enough!
Alyssa
June 27, 2023
Tali so sweet and dedicated — and I felt great about leaving for 4 days knowing she was looking out for my fuzzies. She was very communicative and sent lots of great photos after each visit! I would absolutely book her again.
Gene
December 19, 2025
Tali has watched our cat for the 2nd time now and we've had a great experience. She's communicative, reliable, and very considerate of our space and neighbors. I highly recommend Tali if you need someone to take care of your kitty.
Joella
June 9, 2026
Tali was great! Super communicative and sent us tons of photos with detailed updates about our boy. We will definitely be booking with her again!
Nissim
August 17, 2025
Great communication and plenty of pics of my cat to see how he’s doing. Would highly recommend.
Carolyn
August 18, 2025
Tali was amazing and took such great care of my cats. she totally got their personalities and I felt super lucky.
Stephen
July 30, 2023
Tali was absolutely incredible with our sweet girl, Maple! She was attentive, provided thorough updates, and plenty of pictures. We appreciated how much time she spent giving Maple pets and cuddles. We felt so at ease with her watching Maple, and cannot recommend enough!!
Frankie
June 17, 2026
Stephanie
February 5, 2026
Michele
December 31, 2025
Tali was an excellent cat sitter and sent detailed updates and pictures, I’d love to have her watch my cat again!
Ashley
December 5, 2025
Ashley
October 6, 2025
Tim
October 5, 2025
Jon
August 18, 2025
My kitties were happy and safe with Tali. smooth meet and greet. Great picture updates!
Joel
May 30, 2024
Tali did an incredible job and went above and beyond to make sure my cat was safe and anxiety-free while I was away. Highly recommend!
Alexis
May 14, 2024
Response from Tali
I’m saddened to be rated 4/5 after providing detailed updates/pictures during my visits. I communicated exceedingly well and coordinated key arrangements after keys weren’t prepared during our initial meeting. If I wasn’t meeting expectations, I wish it was communicated prior.
Meowtel
June 8, 2023
Tali is a cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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